Linoleum-stretcher.



R. L. & w. e. HAUGH.

LINOLEUM STRETCHER.

ARPLICATION FILED JAN.16, 1914.

Patented Aug. 3, 1915.

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I M W .zlzeiz fizz-225 17 the clamping-member 4 which is however provided with a forwardly and downwardly curved extension 11, the lower and rear end of which is pivotally secured to the basemember 1. A groove 8 is provided which is similar to that of the first-described structure. In this form the ratchet and pawl are also omitted. I

The application of this last described device is similar to that of the first described device but requires a continued pressure upon the handle while the forward end of the device is being depressed to stretch the linoleum, as will be readily understood by those skilled in the art.

We have found the above described arrangement of parts to be especially useful and efiicient in connection with stretching linoleum principally for the reason that, as will be readily seen, the linoleum may be very securely held between the base and.

clamping-members without marring or defacing its surface, and the necessary force may therefore be applied to properly lay same upon the floor. It will be understood, however, that the device may also be advantageously used as a carpet stretcher.

Having fully described our invention, what we claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent is 1. A linoleum-stretcher comprising the combination of a base-member provided with prongs adapted to engage the floor; a clamping-member pivotally mounted upon said base-member and adapted to secure the linoleum between it and said base-member; and a ratchet and pawl adapted to fix the angular relation of said two members.

2. A linoleum-stretcher comprising the combination of a base-member provided with prongs adapted to engage the floor and with ratchet teeth; a clamping-member pivotally mounted upon said base-member and adapted to secure the linoleum between it a said base-member; and a pawl mounted upon said clamping-member and-adapted to engage said ratchet teeth.

3. A linoleum-stretcher comprising the combination with a base-member having downwardly projecting prongs for engaging the floor and an upwardly and rear-- extending front portion; of a clampwardly ing-member having its forward end pivotally secured upon the rear extremity of said front portion; said forward end being upwardly and rearwardly curved and terminating in an extension forming 'a handle;

the latter being angularly related to the base portion when they are in their clamping position: 4

4. A linoleum 'stretcher comprising the combination with a base memberprovided with a prong at its inner end adapted to engage the floor; of a clamping member pivoted to the outer end of said base member and adapted to secure the linoleum between it and the latter and intermediately of said prong and its pivotal axis, said clamping member extending at an angle from said member when in its securing position.

5. A linoleum stretcher comprising the combination with a base member provided with a prong at one end adapted to engage the floor; of a clamping member pivoted to the other end of such base member and having a handle connected therewith and extending in the same general direction as said sition.

day of January,

ROSS L. HAUGH. WILLIAM G. HAUGH, Attested by Gnome G. SMITH,- D. M. FINDLING.

Signed by us, this 12th 1914. 

